Serious Multi-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down Highway 3 in Castle Rock
Published: February 6, 2026 | Last Updated: February 6, 2026 at 4:45 pm.
CASTLE ROCK, MINNESOTA – New information released by the Minnesota State Patrol sheds light on the serious crash that shut down Highway 3 Friday morning, February 6, 2026.
The crash occurred at approximately 9:35 a.m. at the intersection of Highway 3 (Chippendale Avenue) and County Road 86 / 280th Street West. According to investigators, a semi-truck traveling eastbound on 280th Street entered the intersection and struck a Ford F-150 that was traveling northbound on Highway 3.
Vehicles and Drivers
2012 Ford F-150
Driver: 22-year-old male from Northfield, MN
Airbags: Deployed
Seat Belt: Yes
Injuries: Non-life-threatening
Transported to: Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC)
Alcohol Suspected: No
A family member has told us that the victim in this crash is alright. He is talking and awake, but is pretty cut up.
2016 Cascadia Tractor-Trailer Semi
Driver: Abdirahman Hassan Ismail, 45, of Schuyler, NE
Airbags: Not deployed
Seat Belt: Yes
Injuries: None reported
Alcohol Suspected: No
Multiple agencies responded to the scene, including the Dakota County Sheriff's Department, Minnesota State Patrol, Randolph-Hampton Fire, Northfield Medics, and North Aircare. Due to the seriousness of the crash and the need for medical transport, Highway 3 was temporarily shut down to allow a medical helicopter to land.
The roadway was closed for an extended period of time while emergency crews investigated the crash and cleared debris from the intersection. The Minnesota State Patrol took the lead in the investigation of the incident. According to the State Patrol, no citations have been issued at this time, but the investigation into this crash is still ongoing.
Location of a serious crash in Castle Rock, Minnesota.
Written by: Will Wight
